Pakistan in Pictures

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Valley of Kalash

 

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Kalash

 

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Kalash guest house Bumburat

 

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Jinnah Kalash Guest House

 

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Phander valley

 

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HISTORY OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN

Gilgit-Baltistan are spread over an area of 72,496 Sq.Kms having population of 870.347 and is consists of six Districts namely Gilgit, Baltistan ( Skardu) Diamer,, Ghizer, Ghanche and Astore which endowed with a rich and varied Flora & Fauna. The area confluence of three largest mountain ranges, the Himalaya, the Karakoram and the Hindu Kush. with lofty and snow-clad peaks. These peaks varying from 1000 to over 8000, including K2 28,250 fts. 8511 meters, the 2nd highest in the world and also taught to be many climbers to be the ultimate climb, Broad Peak (8047, Gasherbrum-I (8068) and Gasherbrum-II (8035), Gasherbrum-II (7952).

Glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan are also of enormous proportions with longest Siachen Glacier (72 Kms) Hisper-61, Biafo-60, Batura-64 which nestled between some of the beautiful high mountains of the world.

The cultural patterns in this region is also vary interesting as its topography. The people with typical customs, folk dances sports like Polo which is played here is different from that of played in the rest of world. The four major sects are the Shias, Sunni, Ismailies and Nurbakhshies who are for centuries lived in tolerance and harmony. The area has been a magnet for tourists/ mountaineers from all over the world.

Gilgi-Baltistan Self-Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009: Well, the area was given this package in which a new provincial like setup approved by Federal Cabinet and announced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 29, 2009. However, it is not declared as Province of Pakistan yet. In the new setup Prime Minister of Pakistan will be the Chairman of gilgit-Baltistan Council with its 15 members. Provincial like autonomy Order is called "GILGIT-BALTISTAN SLEF-EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-GOVERNANCE ORDER 2009" The area will have its own Governor from the Federal Govenment and a Chief Minister elected by the Legislative Assembly of Gilgit Baltistan consisting of 33 (24 members as direct while 3 from Technocrates and 6 reserved for women seats). The Order also includes creation of a new District consisting of Hunza and Nagar.

NANGA PARBAT:

Nanga Parbat. situated at 8125 meters and at the western end of the mighty Himalaya range. It is about 15-20 Km from the Gilgit and the 2nd highest peak after K-2 and 9th highest in the world. One can also have a look over while passing through KKH which is also very fascinating and its beaty from the other sied i.e. Astore is enchanting. Nanga Parbat has different characteristics. A stunning views of Fairy Meadows, trekking opportunities and other tourists activities are in abundance. It is also known Killer Mountain due to large number of causality of mountaineers from any other peak. Inspite of that a large number of mountaineers come and climbed the Nanga Parbat. Most of the mountaineers took it as a challenging and come to climb it every year. It has a unique look/attraction for the mountaineers.

FAIRY MEADOWS: This is 19 Kms up a jeep trek that leaves the Karakoram Highway at Raikot Bridge. Beautifully placed on the northern slopes of Nanga Barbat. Fairy Meadows consist of alpine pastures surrounded by pine trees. There are a few huts and camping sites catering to the need of visitors. With breathtaking views of the snowclad north face of Nanga Parbat. It is an ideal place for trekkers and climbers to walk up to the base camp.

RIVER INDUS WITH WHITE WATER SPORTS: The river of Pakistan are spread lke a net throughout its length and breadth. Right from the heights of the Karakoram, the Himalayas and the Hindukush, Pakistan's rivers change their courses and finally they all meet the mighty INDUS, at Panjnad and flowing further through the heart of the country covering a total distance of 2,880 Km. from Northern end to the south-western end before falling into the Arabian. River Indus is open for water sports from Jaglot to Thakot and River Hunza from Aliabad to Gilgit.

POLO ( a passion ):

The favourite sport in Gilgit-Baltistan is Polo which orgiginated here. It is more rugged, free-style version that the sedate variety known in the plains. A Polo tournament is held in Gilgit from 01-07 November every year. However, passion for Polo remains the highest on the world's highest Polo Ground. Every year, Shandur Pass(height of 3,700 meters) invites visitors to experience a traditional Polo tournament between the teams of Gilgit and Chitral from 07-09 July. The festival also includes folk music, fok dance, traditional sports and a camping village is be set up on the Shandur Pass.

 

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Islamabad
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Islamabad
اسلام آباد
— Capital City —
Clockwise from top: Faisal Mosque, Serena Hotel, Parliament House, Pakistan Monument, Night view of Islamabad, and Prime Minister's Secretariat

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Nickname(s): The Green City
Islamabad is located in Pakistan
Islamabad
Location within Pakistan
Coordinates: 33°43′N 73°04′E / 33.717°N 73.067°E / 33.717; 73.067Coordinates: 33°43′N 73°04′E / 33.717°N 73.067°E / 33.717; 73.067
Country Pakistan
Territory Islamabad Capital Territory Islamabad Capital Territory
Constructed 1960s
Government
- Governing body Capital Development Authority (CDA)
- Chief Commissioner Fazeel Asghar
- Chairman CDA Imtiaz Inayat Elahi
Area
- Capital City 120.00 km2 (46.3 sq mi)
- Metro 233.00 km2 (90 sq mi)
- Specified area 3,626.00 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
- Rural area 466.00 km2 (179.9 sq mi)
Highest elevation 1,604 m (5,263 ft)
Lowest elevation 457 m (1,499 ft)
Population (2009)
- Capital City 1,740,000 (2,009 est.), 805,000 (1,998 census)
- Density 880/km2 (2,279.2/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Postcode 44000
Area code(s) 051
Website Visit Islamabad: Islamabad The Beautiful

About this sound Islamabad (help·info) (Punjabi, Urdu: اسلام آبا&#1583 Islām ābād (Meaning "Abode of Islam" or "Abode of Peace") is the capital of Pakistan, and is the tenth largest city in Pakistan with an estimated population of 1.74 million in 2009.The Rawalpindi/Islamabad Metropolitan Area is the third largest in Pakistan, with a population of over 4.5 million inhabitants.

Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the north of the country, within the Islamabad Capital Territory. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Margalla pass being a gateway to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city was built during the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan's capital.

Islamabad is the greenest city of pakistan and the most planned one. According to a survey, Islamabad is considered the cleanest city in Pakistan.The city is well-organized, being divided into different sectors and zones. Islamabad was ranked as a Gamma world city in 2008. The city is home to Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world. Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan.Islamabad is home to the top ranked university in Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University, and the top two engineering universities in the country, the Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences and National University of Sciences and Technology.Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad is the world's largest university by enrollment.

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CENTAURUS

 

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Night view of the Faisal Mosque from Margalla Hills

 

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Jinnah Avenue is located in Blue Area, the main business district of Islamabad.

 

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Faizabad Interchange connects Islamabad with Rawalpindi